Overview
As the future of work reshapes organizations, the role of the HR Business Partner (HRBP) has become more important than ever. HRBPs today must stay ahead of emerging trends and demonstrate a deep understanding of the business or function they support, while leveraging their HR expertise to configure talent, organizational design, and culture to respond to current and future needs of the business and its employees.
In 2025, we launched the CAHRS World Class HRBP Framework to enhance clarity and consistency in the HRBP role, help HRBPs and their leaders set strategy and priorities, and support capability building. Ultimately, the Framework, developed with input from experienced HRBPs, their CHROs, and business leaders, aims to define what great looks like in the role.
The CAHRS HRBP Exchange was created as a forum for HRBPs from across our CAHRS partner companies to come together to explore trends, raise challenges, develop shared solutions, and expand their networks. Hosted by IBM and facilitated by Chris Collins, Kevin Cox, and Brad Bell, the HRBP Exchange will provide attendees with evidence-based, practically relevant insights to expand their personal influence and effectiveness across key areas of the CAHRS World Class HRBP Framework.
Who Should Attend
The CAHRS HRBP Exchange is intended for both high-potential and experienced HRBPs supporting diverse businesses and functions.
Hotel Accomodations
Facilitators
Agenda
May 12, 2026
8:00 – 8:50 AM
Breakfast, Meet & Greet, Networking
8:50 AM
Welcome
Facilitators:Chris Collins, Professor and Director of MILR Program, ILR School, Cornell University
Kevin Cox, President, LKC Advisory
Brad Bell, William J. Conaty Professor of Strategic Human Resources and Director, Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University
9:15 AM
Using Hogan Assessments to Enhance HRBP Development
No matter your level of experience with Hogan Assessments, this session will offer practical ways to pair Hogan insights with the World Class HRBP Framework to strengthen development and elevate performance. Kevin Cox will share how he’s experimenting with Hogan results in client work – and how LLMs like ChatGPT and Google Gemini can help surface strengths to build on and potential derailers to address.
Facilitator:Kevin Cox, President, LKC Advisory
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30AM
Breakout Session: Responding to Critical Talent and Leadership Challenges
Business performance is heavily impacted by the performance of individuals in critical leadership and individual contributor roles. In this session, attendees will have an opportunity to share key challenges they face in ensuring these roles are filled with employees who can consistently deliver exceptional performance and to collectively devise solutions to overcome these challenges.
Facilitator:Brad Bell, William J. Conaty Professor of Strategic Human Resources and Director, Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University
11:15 – 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM
Using AI to Support HRBP Excellence
In this session, Michelle Prescott and Terri-Ann Barletti will share how IBM has been evolving AI with the latest iteration of the HRBP support model. The session will highlight key AI use cases for HRBPs.
Facilitators:Michelle Prescott, VP HR for Finance & Operations, IBM
Terri-Ann Barletti, HR Director, IBM
12:15 PM
Break for Lunch
12:30 PM
Working Lunch: Creating a Positive Employee Experience During Disruption
HRBPs play an important role in maintaining an employee experience that creates value for employees in ways that strike a balance between what they receive from the organization in return for their efforts and commitment. This working session will examine how HRBPs can effectively play this role during times of significant disruption and uncertainty.
Facilitator:Chris Collins, Professor and Director of MILR Program, ILR School, Cornell University
1:30 PM
Summary & Closing Remarks
Facilitators:Chris Collins, Professor and Director of MILR Program, ILR School, Cornell University
Kevin Cox, President, LKC Advisory
Brad Bell, William J. Conaty Professor of Strategic Human Resources and Director, Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University
Date & Time
Location
IBM, NYC
1 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010
United States